Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 has confirmed new obligations for online gambling operators in Spain to display bold health-style warnings highlighting the risks of gambling addiction. The move, which aligns gambling messaging with the type of stark warnings found on cigarette packaging, has provoked sharp criticism from the industry’s leading trade body, JDigital. New Requirements for Operators The announcement was delivered by Social Rights Minister Pablo Bustinduy during a “Safer Gambling” event in Madrid, with the ministry confirming the changes will be enforced under the framework of Royal Decree 958/2020. Online platforms will now be required to replace softer reminders such as “play responsibly” with more explicit warnings. Among the mandated messages are: “Gambling addiction is a risk of gambling” “The probability of being a losing gambler is 75%” “Losses for all gamblers are four times greater than their winnings” These notices must appear across operator websites, mobile applications, and digital advertising, including banners and…Read MoreCategory: NewsSource: Casino News Daily